What is the cheapest way to get from Cobh to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Cardiff is to bus and ferry and train which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cobh to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Cobh to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £180.

How far is it from Cobh to Cardiff?

The distance between Cobh and Cardiff is 315 miles.

How do I travel from Cobh to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Cobh to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 11m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cobh to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cobh to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cobh to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cobh to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 6m
£64–176
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Midleton to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
14h 11m
£77–148
Bus, ferry, train via Carmarthen
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Tresillian WayT1c
15h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cobh to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
10h 43m
£112–166
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 3m
£116–337
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 37m
£83–242
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 17m
£69–187
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
8h 51m
£67–278
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
8h 54m
£89–219
Bus, ferry, train #2
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
14h 17m
£75–144
Bus, ferry, train #3
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
15h 39m
£78–124

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cobh to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Cork, walk to Cork Kent Station, take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to Cardiff Central via Glounthane, Midleton, Midleton, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 11m.

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